Mills, Anson 1834-1924 creator Claudy, C. H. (Carl Harry) 1879-1957 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Story" by Anson Mills is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Brigadier General Anson Mills, detailing his experiences from childhood through his military career, including significant events such as the Civil War and his time serving on the frontier. The narrative offers insights into the challenges faced by early American pioneers and the complexities of military life during tumultuous periods in U.S. history. The opening of the memoir begins with Anson Mills reflecting on his ancestry and the hardships encountered by his family as early settlers in Indiana. He recounts his father's journey to the West, his upbringing in a pioneer household, and the privations of early life, including the lack of modern conveniences. Mills shares anecdotes about his childhood, education, and the development of his character through various experiences, setting the stage for a life dedicated to service and leadership. As he transitions to his formative years at West Point and into his military career, the groundwork is laid for the trials and tribulations that will characterize his later life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-02-21 Produced by Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Generals -- United States -- Biography United States. Army -- Military life Businessmen -- United States -- Biography United States. Army -- Officers -- Biography Mills, Anson, 1834-1924 Millionaires -- United States -- Biography E151 U Original publication data not identified 18008693 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56612 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56612 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134314.0 56612